Having sex is something that, by its very nature, has the potential to be a little embarrassing. Human bodies are unpredictable, so chances of something unplanned (and potentially mortifying) happening while naked and up close with another human being are pretty high.

This may never change. But however awkward sex may be, having questions about sex should never be embarrassing.

Here are some questions about sex you may have been too embarrassed to ask, answered by Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a gynecologist, and Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist and creator of Finishing School, an online course that teaches women how to orgasm.

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1. I can never have an orgasm during sex. Is there something wrong with me?

There's nothing wrong with you if you can't have an orgasm during sex.
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2. I can't have an orgasm during sex, but I know how to give one to myself. How can I direct my partner to help me orgasm?

You might not want to give directions to your partner during sex, but it can be worth it.
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"The best next step is to teach your partner how to help you orgasm with their hands," Marin told INSIDER. "Although their hands are going to feel different than your own, the stimulation will be similar enough to get used to with a little time and practice.

Marin also suggested masturbating in front of your partner, describing what you usually do when you masturbate, or (quite literally) giving them a hands-on approach.

"You can have them put their hand over yours as you touch yourself, so they can get a sense of what you're doing," Marin told INSIDER.

Once they have a basic understanding of what having an orgasm entails for you, it will become more intuitive during sex.

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3. Why does it sound like I'm farting from my vagina during sex?

You don't have to let random noises mess with your sex life.
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"It's not unusual to pass some gas (AKA a 'queef') from the vagina during sex, due to sucking in of air into the vagina during thrusting and then release during sex and orgasm," Dweck told INSIDER.

If it happens all the time, it might be worth getting checked out. But for the most part, it's just a normal side effect of having sex.

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4. Can a penis break?

Penises can break, but it's not likely.
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Wondering if a particularly vigorous sex session has the potential to break a penis? As it turns out, yes — but it's not super likely.

"It's possible to have a 'rupture' of the penis," Dweck told INSIDER. "It is caused by rapid blunt force to an erect penis. This can happen during intercourse but more commonly noted during excessively rough masturbation."

This might sound a bit like a punchline, but it's actually pretty serious — a ruptured penis can be extremely painful and needs to be addressed immediately by a doctor.

5. I faked an orgasm during sex once, and now I feel like I have to do it all the time. How can I take things back to normal?

You don't want to feel like you have to perform during sex.
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If you've only faked the orgasm a few times, it should be a fairly easy problem to deal with.

"If you trust your partner, you can come clean to them," Marin told INSIDER. "Let them know why you faked an orgasm, and that you're determined to learn how to have a real one. Most women fake orgasms because they're feeling self-conscious, not because they're trying to hurt their partner's feelings. It might feel vulnerable initially, but your partner will understand that you didn't have any malicious intent."

If you are feeling unsure about telling your partner, you can also repackage the truth in a way that makes it easier to discuss.

"If you don't want to fess up, you can tell a little white lie and say that what happened the first time was a fluke. That helps reset your partner's expectations," Marin said.

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6. What if I've been faking orgasms for years?

Fake orgasms can become a habit.
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Telling a partner you've been faking orgasms for years may be tougher to tackle, but it's certainly not impossible.

"It's a scarier conversation to have initially, of course, but keep reminding yourself that your intent was never malicious," Marin told INSIDER. "If anything, you were probably trying to protect your partner's feelings, not hurt them."

You also don't have to tell them in a super-blunt way.

"If you can't work up the courage to be honest, you can always try telling a white lie, and say that you're curious about exploring other techniques and seeing if you could have more powerful orgasms," Marin told INSIDER. "That sets your partner's expectations that you want to try some different techniques."

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7. I get turned on by things in porn or fantasies that I would never want to do in real life. Is that normal?

Every now and then, you may find yourself watching a certain kind of porn or thinking about something of a sexual nature that you definitely don't want to do in real life — and, as a result, getting a little freaked out. But this is actually pretty normal.

"So many people get worried that liking something in porn or in fantasy means they actually want to try that thing in their own life," Marin told INSIDER. "But most of us have fantasies that are hot because they're just that — fantasies."

It's possible to be turned on by things that have no bearing in your actual life. But you might want to think about the fantasy a little more to see if it's something you might want to do eventually.

"It's worth asking yourself: 'Why am I scared of this fantasy?'" Marin told INSIDER. "Maybe you realize it's outside of your comfort zone, but you do want to work up the bravery to try it one day. But if you genuinely feel like it's not something you want to try in real life, that's no problem."

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7. Is it normal to feel like you have to pee during sex?

Is it pee or something else?
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If you feel like you have to pee during sex, there could be a few reasons why. The first is that you might just have to pee. It's also possible that you're experiencing a form of ejaculation.

"Some women also have 'ejaculatory fluid' during sex that can be mistaken for urine," Dweck told INSIDER.

To figure out what's causing it, do some self-evaluation. You might simply need to spend a little more time on foreplay before sex. But if you think it's something else, visit a doctor ASAP. In the meantime, it can help to use a personal lubricant.

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10. Can you get pregnant if you have sex on your period?

Don't count out pregnancy if you have unprotected sex on your period.
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If you have periods, you may be under the belief that you can't get pregnant if you have sex during your period. But this isn't the case.

"Yes, you can still get pregnant if you have sex on your period. Make sure to use contraception all month long," Marin told INSIDER.